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With the Gameweek 28 deadline around 24 hours away, our in-house team of Sam, Marc, Tom and Neale each put forward the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) names they think should make the final Scout Picks.

Our panelists submit 18-man player longlists with the focus just on the upcoming Gameweek – and with various stipulations, as detailed in the next section.

ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

Everything you ever wanted to know about the FPL Bonus Point System - part one

Our four resident writers are solely focused on the upcoming Gameweek with their selections. Anything outside of this window, we cover in the regularly updated Watchlist.

The players who get the most votes are much more likely to make the Scout Picks, although the final XI can’t exceed £83.0m – so occasionally, cheaper alternatives have to be found.

Each of our writers must meet the following requirements for this feature:

  • At least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one sub-£6.0m midfielder
  • At least one sub-£7.0m forward
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICK OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 28

 

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  1. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Have 9 starters and 2 FT

    A - Haaland > Watkins and roll 1 FT into DGW29 (play 10 in GW28)
    B - Haaland & Mee > Watkins & Chilwell
    C - Other suggestion?

    Kepa
    Zinc - Mee - Trippier - Botman
    Saka - Marti
    Kane - Toney

    Raya - Haaland - Mitoma - March - Estu - Rashford

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'd do B

  2. Keane There Dunne That
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Kepa / Ward
    Trippier / Henry / Tarkowski / White / Bueno
    Saka / Odeegard / Salah / Mitoma / Rashford
    Toney / Darwin / Haaland

    A) Wildcard
    B) Darwin + Haaland -> Kane + Watkins -4

  3. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Back Chelsea to fully go off ? Mudryk, Felix and Havertz?

    1. ScottyMaz12
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      James, Chilwell, Havertz I reckon if wanting to go for 3 outfield players

  4. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Opinions on this WC team? BB in GW 29 planned.

    Kepa
    Chilwell, Gabriel, Trippier, Botman
    Saka, Martinelli, Maddison
    Kane, Watkins, Havertz

    Steele, Shaw, Mitoma, Rashford

    1. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      What's the plan to get Haaland in?

      1. Jonny HOW SON?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Martinelli to MacAllister GW29
        Chilwell to fodder, Havertz to Haaland GW30 (-4)

        1. gart888
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Not bad, but I wouldn't really want to have a planned -4.

  5. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Arsenal XI vs. Sporting CP: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Xhaka, Vieira; Nelson, Martinelli, Jesus.

    Arsenal subs: Turner, Tierney, White, Kiwior, Holding, Partey, Ødegaard, Smith Rowe, Saka, Trossard, Hillson. #afc

    Saka gets a nice little rest for Sunday, as does Odegaard 🙂

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus starting! That’s catted the pigeons right up.

    2. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Weird how Tierney doesn’t start

      1. Goodfeathers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Agree. Thought he’d be guaranteed a start for this one.

      2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        He’ll be leaving in the Summer, Newcastle interested

    3. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Don't love this as a Martinelli owner. Hopefully he's off early.

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yep same. May switch him out for Odegaard if he puts in a full shift

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers, certainly may help sway captaincy towards him from Chilwell, although we'll see as I'd say he'll end up coming on

  6. Lucky Z
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A. Estu => Chilwell to complete XI
    B. Haaland => Watkins to complete XI
    C. Haaland + Mee => Watkins + Chilwell -4

    Keeping Pinnock in C allows JWP => Maddison in 29 and Haaland back in 30

    Kepa
    Trippier Zinchenko Pinnock Mee
    Saka Ode JWP
    Kane Toney

    1. ScottyMaz12
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      C

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Lol - got Schar becuase his pre-WC injury was clearly just a concussion precaution.

    Now he's left out of a squad due to managing a problem... Give us a break 😆

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Reports saying he trained yesterday?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yes - potentially.

        https://twitter.com/milesstarforth/status/1636391370498904064

        Apparently he's not necessarily 1st choice for Switzerland anyway I guess (according to a tweet reply, I oesoanlyl don't know) - so maybe he's just not opted to join up.

        1. Zimo
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          I think Schar decided not to go

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Good news if he's fine to play! He was great in the last match.

            1. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              I get the impression it’s an ongoing problem, that causes pain but allows him to play. I reckon the Swiss FA have let him off, to give him a break and he will start tomorrow.

              1. Hazz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Hope so!

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yes - however today Howe said they had some players who were nursing some knocks. Possible he didn't today.

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah, I just assumed that it was that some players hadn't trained this week yet. There are some missing from the photos.

          I wouldn't be surprised if it was an international "injury" and Schar prefers going away to Dubai with his club than sitting on the bench for Switzerland.

  8. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Should I WC this and prepare for the blank and the upcoming double? 1FT. 0ITB Have my freehit, and BB left as well.

    Kepa
    Trippier, White, Tarkowski, Williams
    Saka
    Kane, Mbuemo

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. Indpush
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    3. ScottyMaz12
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

  9. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Rashford screaaamer

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford off

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Brilliant goal

  10. Chrisaa87
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Which midfielder would you pick?
    A) saka
    B) ødegård
    C) son
    D) almiron
    E) maddison

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Saka

    2. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      For what timeframe?

      1. Chrisaa87
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Next 2 gameweeks at least

        1. gart888
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          1 GW - Son
          2-3 GW - Maddison
          4+ GW - Saka

    3. ScottyMaz12
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Saka

    4. Chrisaa87
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Really want to chase some grounds

  11. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like Arteta likes Martinelli playing centrally, with either Trossard, Jesus playing support

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus central, Nelson & Martinelli on the wing. Martinelli can interchange if need be - and Jesus comfortable playing closer to tight if need be.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        *closer to right

      2. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Trossard has tended to drift to his left when starting centrally, with Martinelli coming inside...

        Sofascore have messed up the starting formation, but Jesus has tended to drift deeper, right with Martinellli running beyond ...

    2. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal's LW and ST constantly interchange.

  12. Vovhund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Can I make a free transfer and then play my Free Hit?

    1. Lucky Z
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Of course you can. But this will revert you to your GW27 squad in GW29

      1. Vovhund
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        So I can't set my team up for GW29 with transfers now before using the FH for 28?

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          No

  13. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    who scores more (BGW28):

    A. lmirón
    B. Maddison
    C. ash
    D. awson?

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Maddison

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Maddison

    3. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B.addison

  14. ScottyMaz12
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best option here folks? Already used FT on Haaland > Kane

    Kepa (Ward)
    Trippier, Zinchenko, Mings, Tarkowski (Estupinan)
    Saka, Odegaard (Salah, Rashford, Mitoma)
    Kane, Toney, Watkins

    a) Tarkowski > Chilwell (-4). Play with 10.
    b) Salah > Maddison (-4). Play with 11
    c) both above for -8
    d) Free Hit? No Wildcard left, and planning to Bench Boost next week.

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    No spot the differential article? Your top 3 differentials for 28?

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Son, Trossard, Havertz

    2. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Billing, Bamford, Almiron

  16. Devos
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    My FH draft

    Kepa (Ward)
    Trippier, Chillwell, Cash (Mings, Kilman)
    Son, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli (Almiron)
    Kane (c), Toney, Watkins

    Suggestions or remarks?

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal defender over Cash

      1. Devos
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for your opinion. What ARS mid would you take out? And who would you take instead?

        1. Snake Juice
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          I'd stick with Saka and Martinelli

  17. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Which looks better for GW 28 and 29?
    A) Haaland > Watkins
    B) Rashford > Maddison

    Watkins has a better GW28 fixture, but Maddison has a better GW 29 double than either Rashford or Watkins

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

  18. RogueBlood
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Current team with 2ft & 3.9ITB

    Was thinking Rash & Haaland > Watkins & Maddison.

    Bring Rash back for the double and Haaland for GW30 would this be ok or would you's suggest something else, I plan to BB in 29.

    Kepa
    Mee, Gabriel, Trippier, Mings
    Martinelli, Saka, Mitoma*
    Toney, Haaland*, Kane

    Raya, Rashford, March, Estu

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Haaland and March to Watkins and Maddison

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thinking of these move myself, would mean not getting Chilwell this week though. Do you see Maddison getting more points?

        1. Snake Juice
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Honestly wouldn't mind Mee to Chilwell for a hit. Don't want Mee for 29.

  19. JELLYFISH
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Zinchenko or Gabriel for Arsenal defensive cover? Was leaning towards Zinc but scout picks turning my head.

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Gabriel

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  20. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Scout lineups have Iheanacho dropped for Daka...

    Any Leic supporters know what the fans consensus is on Nacho ?

  21. Eastman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I’d welcome any thoughts on my WC please. BB in 29.

    Kepa Ward
    Chilwell Zinchenko Trippier Botman (Shaw)
    Martinelli Odegaard Maddison (Mitoma Rashford)
    Kane Watkins Havertz

    Enough itb to get Haaland in 30

    1. TanN
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      What about when haaland scores 5 in gw29?

      1. Eastman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Have to live with it

      2. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Nah its Liverpool at home let's be realistic...

        10 at least

        1. TanN
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry that would be appropiate

          1. Eastman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks for your constructive comments lol

    2. TanN
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry for nit being helpful. I think it looks good I can't lie

  22. TanN
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Kepa
    Gabriel Mings Trippier Henry
    Saka Maddison
    Kane Toney

    Raya Estu Mac Mitoma Rashford Haaland

    Roll FT and play with just 9, or swap out mac for martinelli on the hokey cokey (would probably buy back mac for the double)

    1. Eastman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Think I’d roll.

  23. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Rashford is such a woke liberati snowflake. Why does he keep scoring in Europe? Score in good old bloody England, you Trotskyite. It’s been two weeks.

  24. TanN
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on capping Trippier (nfo)

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'd consider it if he was playing at home, but not away

  25. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Sporting

  26. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone worth a hit to get 10 players?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      yes

  27. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Wow.. Just seen the latest England squad. I’m not surprised to see Southgate pick his favourites like Mount & Maguire, but how on earth can he justify picking Phillips? He’s barely kicked a ball for the past 2 years!

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I agree. Same old boring selections.

  28. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I have no clue what to do this gw. I have 10 players and 2ft. Selling Haaland for Watkins, which is basically swapping a 1 game return for a 3 game return seems sensible but it’s Haaland so maybe best to do nothing.

    1. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Same boat.

      1. PogChamp
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Is it Watkins or nothing? I think I’m leaning towards nothing.

        1. camarozz
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Well a punt on Felix or Isak is my plan if I do it . And I want chilwel too

  29. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Alot are convinced to hokeypokey Haaland
    Im not one

  30. Zack124
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Who is the best transfer for Salah?
    Maddison or Almiron